Pokémon Prequels Would Be Better Than More Sequels

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the latest addition to the Pokémon franchise, and proves that Nintendo and Game Freak should be focusing on producing more prequels than sequels. While Pokémon games tend to stay modern with in-game technology and video game advancements, the pattern has become redundant and rarely impacts gameplay quality. While creating a relatable world can assist younger players in navigating cities, towns, and organizations, Pokémon Legends: Arceus proves the franchise can expand beyond its comfortable boundaries. Instead of continuously developing sequels to previous generations, Pokémon should turn its attention to the past and begin developing prequel projects to develop in-game lore and timelines.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in Ancient Sinnoh, when natives to the region referred to the land as Hisui. Players fall from a wormhole in the sky and join the Galaxy Expedition Team as a Survey Corps scout. Aside from the Arc Phone, players must craft necessary resources and utilize raw materials to progress through their journey. Players explore five unique areas: the Obsidian Fieldlands, the Crimson Mirelands, the Cobalt Coastlands, the Coronet Highlands, and the Alabaster Icelands. However, players can also explore Jubilife Village, the settlement which eventually grows into Pokémon Diamond and Pearl's Jubilife City. These small connections between prequel projects and modern timelines can enhance player experiences, allowing fans to experience the humble beginnings of familiar regions.

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While Pokémon games occasionally run parallel to one another, Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby introduced parallel universes that allow Nintendo and Game